STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification

STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname

STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment

Streptomycin (strep-toe-MYE-sin) Treats tuberculosis (TB) and other serious infections.Belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics.

When To Not Use STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to streptomycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, or tobramycin.

How Should You Use STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable)

Injectable

Your doctor will prescribe your dose and tell you how often it should be given.

Keep using this medicine for as long as your doctor ordered, even if you feel better. If you stop the medicine too soon, your infection may not completely go away.

An IM injection is a shot given in your muscle (thigh or buttocks).

This medicine should be given by a nurse or other caregiver trained to give IM medicine. Sometimes you, a family member, or a friend can be taught to give your medicine.

Before you have your shot, look at the medicine. The liquid should be clear.

If a dose is missed:

Take the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.

Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.

You should not use two doses at the same time.

If you miss more than one dose, call your doctor for instructions.

Proper STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable) Storage

Store STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking any other antibiotic medicines such as amikacin (Amikin®), gentamicin, netilmicin (Netromycin®), tobramycin, or vancomycin or any "water pills" such as Lasix® or Edecrin®. These medicines taken with streptomycin may increase the risk of hearing problems.

STREPTOMYCIN (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings

This medicine may cause hearing loss. Call your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your hearing or if you have headaches, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness.

Your doctor may want to test your hearing regularly while you are taking streptomycin. Tell your doctor if you already have hearing problems before you are given this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease or myasthenia gravis.

If you are breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant while being treated with this medicine. Streptomycin taken during a pregnancy may cause hearing problems in an unborn baby.

If your infection does not improve or if it gets worse while taking this medicine, call your doctor.

This medicine may contain a sulfite. Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to sulfites or have asthma.